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carrying the feeling of someone patiently shaping ideas over time, trusting 
atmosphere as much as rhythm.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=827781580/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://arctween.bandcamp.com/album/plane-of-existence">Plane Of Existence by Arctween</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">For some time I had hoped to release a full body of work from Tito. Ever since I heard him at Mr. Bean's Music Club, and revisited records that started appearing around 2018, it felt clear that there was a particular sensitivity behind the music - curious, rhythmic, spacious, unpredictable. Mostly in the sense that his references and musical background naturally pull from many places at once. When the idea of releasing <strong><em>Plane Of Existence</em></strong> on vinyl started becoming real, it immediately made sense for O Sótão Records.<br><br>Based in Porto, Tito Romão first built his path as a drummer, later expanding into composition and production through different instruments and collaborations. While drums are his main instrument, he also studied cello and taught piano for a short period. Later he developed his <strong>Arctween</strong> project, DJing, and gradually shaping his own language under a new moniker. From <em>Forbidden Cuts</em> in 2018 to <em>Dance Of The Spheres</em> via Discotexas in 2020, his catalogue has slowly traced a path between groove-based experimentation and more immersive sound design.<br><br>The years that followed brought even more movement. Together with Gazpa, a longtime friend from skateboarding days, he released Gaztween's <em>I</em> through Jazzego Records in 2020, later followed by <em>II</em> in 2025. Around the same period he was also producing <em>Ping Pong</em>, eventually released in 2024 through Jorge Caiado's Mad Luv Records. For a couple of years he has held a Saturday residency at the iconic Mr. Bean's, still playing regularly with the house band and moving freely between instruments.</p>





















  
  




  


  
  
    
    
      
        
        
        
          
          
            
        
        
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  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">A lot of that openness leaks into <em>Plane Of Existence</em>. Tito started producing the album during 2024, often late after work, without looking for a clear destination. By 2025 the concept slowly revealed itself. The record became an ode to Karlheinz Stockhausen, Manuel Göttsching, and to the modern ambient scene, while carrying traces of jazz, hip-hop and dub throughout its structure.<br><br>The album feels minimalistic and experimental, sometimes less harmonic, intentionally leaving room for texture, repetition and movement. His tight and vintage sounding percussion work mixes perfectly with spatial sounds and subtle vibrations drift through ambient, downtempo and dub territories, creating something immersive but still warm and human. It's music that allows space. For meditation, for focus, for getting slightly lost in the sequence of sounds. Saturated at times, sparse at others, but carefully balanced.<br><br><em>Plane Of Existence</em> unfolds slowly, sometimes sounding like a beattape, carrying the feeling of someone patiently shaping ideas over time, trusting atmosphere as much as rhythm. For me, it's also one of the clearest representations yet of Tito's musical identity. The record is <a href="https://arctween.bandcamp.com/album/plane-of-existence">available</a> on vinyl via O Sótão Records.</p>





















  
  




  


  
  
    
    
      
        
        
        
          
          
            
        
        
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  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">Zurich brothers <strong>Okvsho</strong>, Christoph and Georg Kiss, have spent the past few years finding their own space between beat-making, hip-hop, electronic music and modern jazz. Earlier releases such as <em>Orange Wine</em> and <em>Traphouse Jazz</em> established that blend, while <em>A Place Between Us</em> pushed the duo further into live instrumentation and improvisation. Their work has also grown into a full live setup, with the Okvsho +experience project built around the idea of treating jazz as dance music. On <strong><em>Frozen Flashes</em></strong>, released by their own Current Moves label, the studio becomes another instrument. Sessions in Zurich and London started with musicians playing together, with rhythms, textures and loose ideas later sampled, cut and reshaped into nine tracks.</p><p class="">That process leaves plenty of room for things to happen by accident. “Pluto” brings in Azekel, while “sl.wm.ed.” joins FloFilz and Melodiesinfonie, and Tenderlonious appears on “Roottree”. There are also contributions from Hadel, alongside a wider group of musicians who help turn the duo’s sketches into something more detailed. The record’s title fits the method: a small musical event can pass in seconds, yet still contain the seed of a whole track. <em>Frozen Flashes</em> works from that tension between playing and editing, keeping the human unpredictability of a session while giving each moment a clear place in the finished album.<a href="https://soulofzurich.bandcamp.com/album/frozen-flashes"> Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  


  
  
    
    
      
        
        
        
          
          
            
        
        
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  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">The idea for <strong>Ships Of The Pharaohs</strong> started as a live extension of Last Nubian’s music, put together for a Touching Bass showcase at We Out Here festival in 2023. It quickly became its own thing, with vocalist Achanté, keys player Goldbar and bassist Dougan joining Last Nubian to shape a sound that moves between jazz, soul, bossa nova and UK club music. Last Nubian’s <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/6971026-Last-Nubian">own work</a> has followed a similar path, with releases on CoOp Presents, Eglo Records and Touching Bass. On <strong><em>Part 1</em></strong>, released by <a href="https://firstwordrecords.bandcamp.com">First Word Records</a>, that background meets a more open-ended band format. The seven tracks were developed through sessions in a Brixton flat before being finished at Total Refreshment Centre.</p><p class="">There’s plenty going on, but the EP never feels like a genre exercise. “Sun Is Rising” sets the pace with Berlin singer Red Bird, while “Can’t Quit” folds AKEEM’s spoken word into a soulful bruk rhythm. From there, “Seasons”, “Joys” and “For You” lean further into bossa, with Achanté’s vocals giving the arrangements a softer centre. Norwegian saxophonist Bror Havnes appears on the short “Interlude” and returns for “One”, where the group closes with a nod towards jungle and drum &amp; bass. It’s this movement between live interplay and club instincts that gives <em>Part 1</em> its immense character. First Word Records, with its long-running connection to jazz, soul and hip-hop, feels like a natural home for a project built around those same crossings. <a href="https://shipsofthepharaohs.bandcamp.com/album/part-1">Available</a> on vinyl, this is our favorite reentré project.</p>





















  
  




  

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  <p class="">After turning heads globally with full-length projects like <a href="https://jembaagroove.bandcamp.com/album/susuma"><em>Susuma</em></a> and <a href="https://jembaagroove.bandcamp.com/album/ye-ankasa-we-ourselves"><em>Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves</em></a>, the Berlin-based outfit <strong>Jembaa Groove</strong> is entering a fresh chapter. Founders <strong>Yannick Nolting</strong> and <strong>Eric Owusu</strong> have been championing contemporary Afro-jazz, and now they return to Agogo Records with the <strong><em>Be A Lover EP</em></strong>. For this latest release, they consciously stripped back their usual seven-piece live ensemble to focus strictly on a collaborative studio experience. Expanding their sound beyond, they tapped directly into the Lagos music scene. The result is a soulful Afrofusion project. It was born out of a chance meeting with Nigerian highlife revivalists <strong>The Cavemen</strong> at the 2023 Supersonic Jazz Festival in Amsterdam.</p><p class="">The music reflects this diasporic network, offering a seamless blend of organic percussion, horns, and steady grooves. The musical brothers essentially stepped in to co-produce most of the tracklist. They take center stage with traditional vocals on the highlife cut "Obi." Across the remaining songs, an impressive cast of international talent joins the fold. East London-based <strong>Azekel</strong> lends his R&amp;B-leaning voice to the opener "No Pain No Gain." Lagos artist <strong>Tim Lyre</strong> then delivers the title track's message to choose love over fighting. To close things out, Malian icon <strong>Fatoumata Diawara</strong> trades vocal lines with Owusu on the rhythmic closer "Waka." The band is currently gearing up for a 2026 tour featuring Ghanaian multi-instrumentalist <strong>Kwame Yeboah</strong>. Together, they prove that musical magic happens when cultures freely collide. <a href="https://jembaagroove.bandcamp.com/album/be-a-lover-ep">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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  <p class=""><strong>Argento</strong> is a new project from composer and producer <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/864172-David-August">David August</a>, whose work has moved between club music, live instrumentation and more experimental forms over the years. With <strong><em>Miraggi</em></strong>, released by <a href="https://music-from-memory.bandcamp.com">Music From Memory</a>, he turns towards the Mediterranean and the places that shaped his connection to Italy. Written between Berlin and the Tuscan coast, the album draws on Italian library music from the 1970s and ’80s, with traces of jazz fusion and Balearic music sitting further in the background. The result is less about recreating a particular era than building a sense of place. Synths, electronic textures, environmental recordings and acoustic percussion all have their own space.</p><p class="">Percussionist Lorenzo Setti becomes an important part of that process, bringing a more physical element to August’s arrangements through improvisation and co-writing. Across tracks such as “Vento Del Sud”, “Sabbia Su Sabbia” and “Ritmi Marini”, rhythms move gently beneath synth lines and small environmental details, giving the album a sense of motion without pushing it towards the dancefloor. The title <em>Miraggi</em> points to something equally elusive: a place remembered, imagined or perhaps never fully experienced. It makes sense for an album that sits somewhere between soundtrack, daydream and travel memory, where the sea and landscape are less subjects than part of the music itself. <a href="https://music-from-memory.bandcamp.com/album/miraggi">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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  <p class="">Brussels-based talent <strong>Bass Toast</strong> has steadily become a trusted fixture in the underground. As a long-standing Kiosk Radio resident, and co-founder of <a href="https://cosmicbreezerecordings.bandcamp.com">Cosmic Breeze Records</a>, his<a href="https://basstoast.bandcamp.com"> work</a> moves between the lineage of New York house, broken beat and soul, with a clear interest in what happens when club music is allowed to breathe outside the dancefloor. On <em>From Above</em>, released by Cosmic Breeze Records, those ideas take shape across six tracks that shift mood without losing their centre.</p><p class="">The record unfolds as an engaging journey of tension and release. Things kick off with "African Girl," utilizing a subtle groove to ease you in before the title track pivots into a Latin-influenced excursion. The A-side eventually wraps up on "Stance," where jazz drumming and intricate patterns reward repeat spins. Flipping the wax reveals a shift in weight. Cuts like "Chucho" and "Watch And Remember" propel the momentum forward, yet they never abandon the core thread anchoring the project. Finally, "Childhood Memories" steps in to cool the room down, closing out the trip with pure elegance as per usual in his work. <a href="https://basstoast.bandcamp.com/album/from-above">Available</a> on Bandcamp.</p>





















  
  




  



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and indie pop sensibilities. It is an unpredictably exciting collage of 
sound that proves he is entering an entirely different musical world.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3545812025/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://cortoalto.bandcamp.com/album/some-small-fortune">SOME SMALL FORTUNE by corto.alto</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall is stepping into bold new territory under his <strong>corto.alto</strong> moniker. Raised on a steady diet of ska, blues, and big band music, he originally cut his teeth playing the trombone and mastering his jazz chops. Following the massive success of his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album <a href="https://cortoalto.bandcamp.com/album/bad-with-names"><em>Bad With Names</em></a> (New Soil &amp; Bridge The Gap, 2023), he is now pushing his creative boundaries even further. Releasing via the legendary <a href="https://ninjatune.net/releases">Ninja Tune</a> imprint, his upcoming project, <strong><em>SOME SMALL FORTUNE</em></strong>, finds him embracing collaboration over limitation. The record officially drops this friday capturing a young producer who is fully willing to explore the unknown.</p><p class="">Instead of tightly controlling every element of the production, Shortall opted to open his studio doors. <em>SOME SMALL FORTUNE</em> features an expansive roster of guest vocalists, including Mick Jenkins, anaiis, Oscar Jerome, Jacob Alon, and BINA. These voices merge seamlessly with his core crew of Scottish heavyweights, such as drummer Graham Costello and pianist Fergus McCreadie. The resulting tracks blend jazz instrumentation with heavy electronic beats and indie pop sensibilities. It is an unpredictably exciting collage of sound that proves he is entering an entirely different musical world. <a href="https://cortoalto.bandcamp.com/album/some-small-fortune">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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  <p class="">We always love when artists expand to other genres and moods. Following <a href="https://myfrienddario.bandcamp.com/album/senza-estate"><em>Senza Estate</em></a> (Hell Yeah Recordings, 2024), and while preparing a new album, My Friend Dario returns with <strong><em>Physical Dub</em></strong> again via <a href="https://hellyeahrec.bandcamp.com">Hell Yeah Recordings</a>. The Catania-based artist is known for an unpredictable approach, rewiring acid, nu-disco, breakbeat, and electro into fresh shapes. Here the music heads straight into the shadows.</p><p class="">“Check Up” sinks into a slow psychedelic groove, while “Ossa” moves with the patience of deep techno. On “Blood Flow”, echoed percussion and jazz fragments hang in the air, giving the track a sense of depth without crowding the mix. The record keeps descending. “Subcutaneous” pairs drifting synths with voices that appear and disappear, while “Joints” locks into a dub rhythm with bass doing most of the heavy lifting. “Follow Up” changes the pace completely, floating into ambient territory and leaving the dancefloor somewhere far below. It makes sense as a side step from the album Dario has been preparing, and also as another example of his willingness to pull his music apart and rebuild it. <em>Physical Dub</em> is less about sunny moments, but about what happens between them: echoes, gaps, low frequencies and rhythms that keep pulling you deeper. <a href="https://myfrienddario.bandcamp.com/album/physical-dub">Available </a>on Bandcamp.</p>





















  
  




  



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completely natural.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3075148857/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/the-seven-dogs">The Seven Dogs by Rteph88 (Robin Taylor-Firth) &amp; Steve Cobby</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class="">Two veterans of the UK electronic scene have crossed paths for a new release. <strong>Rteph88</strong>—the current moniker of former Nightmares on Wax member Robin Taylor-Firth—and Fila Brazillia co-founder <strong>Steve Cobby</strong> just dropped <strong><em>The Seven Dogs</em></strong> via Oath. Both producers spent the nineties shaping the downtempo and leftfield movements. With decades of studio knowledge between them, this collaborative EP feels completely natural. They channel their shared passion for rhythm into a refined, jazz-fueled record that sounds totally effortless.</p><p class="">The four tracks on <em>The Seven Dogs</em> offer a lesson in mood and restraint. "Early Doors" opens the project with gentle piano work floating over a swung drum pattern. The title cut shifts the energy, utilizing a driving bass sequence that snakes beneath compelling chords. Next, "Visiting Hobo" cools things down with a sparse, heavy rhythm where empty space feels just as important as the notes. Finally, "Titled" closes the session with a simmering drum pocket and whimsical synth lines. It is a thoughtful release perfectly tailored for late nights (like now in here) and sun-drenched chill-out rooms. <a href="https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/the-seven-dogs">Avaialble</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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soundscape. It feels both delightfully unrestrained and tightly arranged.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2026562946/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/a-garden-between-us">A Garden Between Us by milan93, 9ICK &amp; Mauricesax</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class="">The intersection of jazz and electronic music is a perfect space for sonic exploration. Now, the revered <a href="https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com">Oath</a> sub-label <a href="https://www.discogs.com/label/2797646-Last-Year-At-Marienbad">Last Year at Marienbad</a> brings together three minds to push those boundaries. Enter <strong>milan93</strong>, <strong>9ICK</strong>, and <strong>mauricesax</strong>, a trio of artists who just dropped their collaborative debut, <strong><em>A Garden Between Us</em></strong>. Each producer brings a distinct, refined flavor to the studio session. Danish pianist 9ICK delivers the gently evolving, warm jazztronica vibes, milan93 injects deeply emotive, fill-heavy grooves into the rhythmic foundation. To tie it all together, mauricesax supplies a profound jazz musicality, one that we’ve had the luck to come across before. By seamlessly merging their creative languages, they have cultivated a lush soundscape. It feels both delightfully unrestrained and tightly arranged.</p><p class="">Sonically, <em>A Garden Between Us</em> blooms into a deeply hypnotic journey. The A-side glides from the restrained piano and broken beats of the opener "Rhodora" into the shimmering, Rhodes-soaked rhythms of "Tulip". "Honeysuckle" turns up the heat by weaving clever hip-hop vocal samples through humid, restless drum patterns. Then, the gorgeous instrumentation of "Camellia" closes out the original cuts with pure harmonic delicacy. The flip side hands the reins over to two remixers who reimagine the source material. Pacific Coliseum flips "Tulip" into a sun-drenched house anthem driven by a classic four-to-the-floor pulse. Finally, Teuteu transforms "Honeysuckle" into a sprawling, nine-minute club affair. Ultimately, this sophisticated release bridges contemplative jazz textures with late-night dancefloor culture. <a href="https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/a-garden-between-us">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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proving that when the musical conversation flows this naturally the result 
is often brilliant.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=742999652/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://fwmentertainment.bandcamp.com/album/marseille-sessions-volume-1">Marseille Sessions Volume 1 by Stefan Ringer &amp; Marquinn Mason</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class="">Creative chemistry is one of those things that is almost impossible to fake. <strong>Stefan Ringer &amp; Marquinn Mason</strong>’s unfold naturally on <strong><em>Marseille Sessions Volume 1</em></strong>. Recorded during an artist residency in the south of France, the EP captures the spontaneity of musicians sharing ideas in the same room. Atlanta producer Stefan Ringer has long blurred the lines between house, jazz, broken beat and boogie through labels like FWM Entertainment, while Marquinn Mason brings an equally soulful perspective to the collaboration, not shy in venturing in his saxophone to deliver a layer of smoky sexyness in the room. Together, they turn a week of experimentation into something warm, fluid and full of life.</p><p class="">Each track explores a different corner of that shared language. "Bossa Beat" eases in with understated elegance, while "Bounce" leans into jazz-infused house rhythms and celebrates the duo's creative connection. "Moving Steady" shifts toward cosmic boogie, pairing infectious basslines with Ringer's unmistakable vocals before Ben Hixon closes the release with a tropical Latin house remix that feels tailor-made for late-night dancefloors. Throughout <em>Marseille Sessions Volume 1</em>, groove remains the common thread, proving that when the musical conversation flows this naturally the result is often brilliant.Like this one. <a href="https://fwmentertainment.bandcamp.com/album/marseille-sessions-volume-1">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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destination, and Despite the Rumbling captures that restless spirit with 
clarity.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2708430379/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://jazzego.bandcamp.com/album/despite-the-rumbling">Despite the Rumbling by Future3</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">Berlin-based trio <strong>Future3</strong> approach jazz as a starting point rather than a destination, and <strong><em>Despite the Rumbling</em></strong> captures that restless spirit with clarity. Formed by Irina, Miguel and Rodrigo, the group blends acoustic improvisation with synthesizers, sampling and contemporary production, creating a sound that feels both exploratory and grounded. Released on <a href="https://jazzego.bandcamp.com">Jazzego Records</a>, their debut album reflects the uncertainty of the present without becoming weighed down by it. Instead, it finds optimism in collaboration and the simple act of making music together.</p><p class="">Recorded live at Butterama Recording Center, <em>Despite the Rumbling</em> preserves the spontaneity of three musicians responding to each other in real time. References to artists like Esbjörn Svensson Trio and Sun Ra surface naturally, while touches of Afrofuturism, psychedelic jazz and electronic experimentation keep the music moving in unexpected directions. Guest appearances from Jamichael Frazier, Kelly O'Donohue and Kota No Uta expand the palette even further, adding fresh colours to an album that embraces change rather than perfection. It's thoughtful without feeling heavy, adventurous without losing its warmth,. <a href="https://jazzego.bandcamp.com/album/despite-the-rumbling">Available </a>on vinyl, courtesy of Jazzego.</p>





















  
  




  



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goldmine for serious selectors. The release provides a flawless entry point 
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  <p class="">Cleveland-based multi-instrumentalist and unsung underground hero <strong>Hanna</strong> is back to bless the dancefloor. Also known by his real name Warren Harris, the prolific producer has spent decades quietly blurring the boundaries between house, techno, and deep jazz. Now, he has teamed up with the acclaimed imprint <a href="https://casavoyager.bandcamp.com">Casa Voyager</a> to deliver <strong><em>Ghost</em></strong>. This special release serves as a carefully curated repress of highly sought-after tracks. These selections are pulled directly from his revered early albums. It is an absolutely perfect match for the label. The project effortlessly slides right into their signature feeling-meets-funk trademark sound.</p><p class="">Sonically, <em>Ghost</em> is a beautiful trip through atmospheric, club-ready textures. The music is heavily jazzy and deeply funky, nodding to a sort of early 2000’s hope. It carries an other-worldly energy that still manages to pulse with a beating human heart. Harris draws heavy inspiration from classic jazz pioneers, his grooves always remarkably organic and timeless. These essential cuts showcase exactly why his expansive catalog remains a goldmine for serious selectors. The release provides a flawless entry point into the mind of a true musical visionary. <a href="https://casavoyager.bandcamp.com/album/ghost">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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conversation. Contributions from Erica Tucceri, Oscar Jerome, King Owusu, 
Hurcules and Nathan Haines blend naturally into a sound that moves between 
spiritual jazz, broken beat and dancefloor-ready rhythms.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4054048159/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://energyexchangeensemble.bandcamp.com/album/energy-exchange-records-vol-ii">Energy Exchange Records Vol II. by Energy Exchange Ensemble</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class=""><strong>Energy Exchange Ensemble</strong> prefers to start new projects with a room full of talented musicians and see where the moment leads. That's the spirit behind <em>Energy Exchange Records  </em>Various Artists’ project. Following the <a href="https://energyexchangeensemble.bandcamp.com/album/energy-exchange-records-vol-i">first installment</a> released in 2023, <em>Vol II</em> is the latest chapter in the label's ongoing collaborative project. Guided by producers Lewis Moody and Ziggy Zeitgeist, the sessions were recorded across Berlin, London and Melbourne, bringing together an impressive cast of contemporary jazz and soul artists. The result captures the excitement of live interaction never sacrificing the groove.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Energy Exchange Records Vol. II.</em></strong> unfolds as a cohesive musical conversation. Contributions from Erica Tucceri, Oscar Jerome, King Owusu, Hurcules and Nathan Haines blend naturally into a sound that moves between spiritual jazz, broken beat and dancefloor-ready rhythms. Every track leaves space for improvisation but staying focused and inviting. Released on <a href="https://energyexchangerecords.bandcamp.com">Energy Exchange Records</a>, it's another strong statement from a collective that continues to blur the boundaries between jazz performance and modern club music. <a href="https://energyexchangeensemble.bandcamp.com/album/energy-exchange-records-vol-ii">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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  <p class="">The multi-talented producer, vocalist, and DJ Malik Alston has a new gem out on<a href="https://www.discogs.com/label/34744-Truth-Manifest-Records"> Truth Manifest</a>. He just dropped <strong><em>Beyond Jazz, Vol. 3</em></strong>. It is the third installment of a deeply rooted, four-part Detroit series. The music naturally grew out of his popular radio show of the exact same name on Motion.FM. Initially, that broadcast built a loyal following by dressing boom-bap drum programming in smooth jazz clothing. Now, this latest vinyl venture completely explodes that original format. It blossoms into a beautifully produced, all-genre extravaganza. You can feel a profound sense of love and musical discovery woven directly into the tracks.</p><p class=""><em>Beyond Jazz, Vol. 3</em> effortlessly glides through warm soul jazz and deep house textures. Alston even folds in some fresh amapiano flavors for good measure. He confidently pushes classic hip-hop foundations straight into Afro-Cuban uptempo territory. The collaborative energy here is absolutely stellar, too. Guest vocalists like Jerald Daemyon and T Howard Wazeerud step up to the mic. They thread brilliant, evocative poetry directly through the bouncy rhythms. From start to finish, the entire record feels incredibly sophisticated. No serious jazz head is going to want to miss this one. <a href="https://www.mothertonguerecords.com/product/malik-alston-beyond-jazz-vol-3/">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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atmosphere and understated emotion, confirming that Jon E is developing 
into one of Australia's most distinctive underground house producers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3257556408/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://naturalelementmusic.bandcamp.com/album/messages-from-easy-street-part-i">Messages From Easy Street, Part I by Jon E.</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class="">UK-born, Fremantle-based producer <strong>Jon E</strong> is stepping back into the spotlight. Following the success of <a href="https://naturalelementmusic.bandcamp.com/album/smoke"><em>Smoke</em></a> (2015) he returns to <a href="https://naturalelementmusic.bandcamp.com">Natural Element</a> to present the first part of the <em>Messages From Easy Street</em> project. The producer continues to refine a warm, groove-led sound shaped by broken beat, deep house, jazz and soulful sampling. Field recordings and subtle city ambience give these four tracks an organic quality, making the music feel lived-in rather than polished to perfection.</p><p class="">Each cut reveals a different side of Jon E's growing musical language. "One More Time" glides with effortless swing, while "We Can Make It" pairs uplifting chords with Roxanne's graceful vocals. The second half heads into moodier territory, with the Moodymann-inspired shuffle of "Raise Them Up" and the hazy, percussion-rich closer "Day n Night". Throughout <strong><em>Messages From Easy Street, Part I</em></strong>, the focus stays on groove, atmosphere and understated emotion, confirming that Jon E is developing into one of Australia's most distinctive underground house producers. <a href="https://naturalelementmusic.bandcamp.com/album/messages-from-easy-street-part-i">Availalble</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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room for each musician to stretch out and improvise.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=780099557/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://joshuamoshe.bandcamp.com/album/art-dont-lie">Art Don&#39;t Lie by Joshua Moshe</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">Award-winning Melbourne saxophonist and composer <strong>Joshua Moshe</strong> is stepping into a bold new era. After retiring his celebrated <a href="https://jkgroup.bandcamp.com/music">JK Group</a> project, he is fully embracing his new paths of musical expression. The South African-born artist just announced his second completely independent, self-released project, following <a href="https://joshuamoshe.bandcamp.com/album/inner-search"><em>Inner Search</em></a> (2023). <strong><em>Art Don't Lie</em></strong> is a deeply personal record beautifully explores his heritage, tackling themes of migration, tradition, and lineage. Sonically, it is a mesmerizing collision of worlds. The genre-blending album effortlessly weaves traditional Jewish folk melodies together with the heavy groove of contemporary jazz. By fusing acoustic instrumentation with lush electronic textures, he crafts an expansive, forward-thinking soundscape that feels both ancient and futuristic.</p><p class="">To bring this ambitious vision to life, Moshe assembled an eight-piece powerhouse ensemble. The core group originally hit the studio in early 2023, slowly expanding the music through ongoing sessions over the following year. UK/NZ drummer Myele Manzanza provides a massive backbone, driving the record with deep rhythmic elasticity. Meanwhile, longtime collaborator Lewis Moody handles the production and mixing, masterfully shaping the album's sonic architecture. Spanning eight cinematic tracks—including two digital-only pieces—<em>Art Don't Lie</em> leaves plenty of breathing room for each musician to stretch out and improvise. You will hear soaring saxophone lines and traditional oud blending perfectly with layered sound design and analog synthesis. Ultimately, it is a rhythm-driven triumph that invites listeners into a truly unique, borderless musical conversation. <a href="https://joshuamoshe.bandcamp.com/album/art-dont-lie">Available</a> on vinyl, CD &amp; digital.</p>





















  
  




  



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house record. It caters perfectly to heads who appreciate musical, 
heads-down grooves with a leftfield edge.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe scrolling="no" src="https://www.juno.co.uk/player-embed/SF1151625-01-01-01.mp3/?pl=true&amp;ed=26-07-22" width="100%" frameborder="no" height="255"></iframe>
        
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class="">Armenian producer <strong>Henna Onna</strong> is about to release her anticipated vinyl debut. Known for effortlessly blending house, jazz, and broken beat, she brings her unique sonic pallette to <a href="https://deepparecords.bandcamp.com/music">Deeppa Records</a> with the mesmerizing <strong><em>Maboroshi EP</em></strong>. The project's title is deeply symbolic; in Japanese, <em>Maboroshi</em> translates to an illusion, phantom, or dream. It perfectly describes a fleeting vibe that feels beautifully unreal and almost impossible to catch. This conceptual framework sets the stage for a sophisticated deep house record. It caters perfectly to heads who appreciate musical, heads-down grooves with a leftfield edge.</p><p class="">The project opens with "Shibuya Oiran," a hypnotic cut that utilizes syncopated drum patterns and modal synth lines. It pulls Eastern tonal references directly onto the dancefloor. Producer Kuniyuki Takahashi steps in to extend this vision. His deep dub version is packed with live-feel percussion and lush, sustained chord progressions. Deeper into the record, "Enoshima" locks into a steady, warm groove elevated by smoothly filtered melodic elements. To push the energy further, Satoshi Fumi provides a high-octane remix. He dramatically increases the rhythmic density through smartly layered drums, driving bass and acid sequencing. Ultimately, the <em>Maboroshi EP</em> is a thoughtful crafted journey through jazz-informed textures. <a href="https://www.juno.co.uk/products/henna-onna-maboroshi-ep-feat-kuniyuki-satoshi-fumi-vinyl/1151625-01/">Available</a> on vinyl.</p>





















  
  




  



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between indie dance, acid house, electro, and contemporary UK club sounds.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3191612219/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://ritmoterco.bandcamp.com/album/stop">Stop by Rush City</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





  <p class=""><strong>Rush City</strong> are comprised of Jonahlo and Joint4nine. The pair are also the founders of the independent imprint <a href="https://ritmoterco.bandcamp.com">Ritmo Terco</a> and through this platform they consistently share their reinterpretation of raw, gritty origins of electronic dance music. Following the recent success of their <a href="https://ritmoterco.bandcamp.com/album/no-rush-just-dub"><em>No Rush, Just Dub!</em> EP</a>, they are now back with a massive three-track package titled <strong><em>Stop</em></strong>. Venturing deep into indie dance territory, the original version balances serious drive with a warm, psychedelic atmosphere. Jonahlo provides the vocal work that glides perfectly over a hypnotic acid line and rolling rhythms. For those seeking something heavier, the producers also deliver a raw Club Version. This tougher take shifts gears for peak-time moments. It deploys a weighty acid bassline, addictive bleep-driven arpeggios, and distorted vocal treatments specifically designed to command larger sound systems.</p><p class="">To round out this engaging release, the EP calls upon some serious London talent. Renowned duo FYI Chris teams up with Simeon Jones of Colours That Rise to deliver a stunning UK breaks reinterpretation. Their remix beautifully transforms the title track into a soulful, richly textured journey full of atmospheric detail and broken rhythms. This cross-continental collaboration seamlessly bridges the vibrant underground scenes of both Bogotá and London. It successfully blends distinct musical identities into one highly cohesive package. The result is a genre-blurring project that effortlessly connects the dots between indie dance, acid house, electro, and contemporary UK club sounds.<a href="https://ritmoterco.bandcamp.com/album/stop"> Available</a> via Bandcamp.</p>





















  
  




  



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contracting into tightly coiled grooves. Heavy improvisation electrifies 
every moment. It is a wildly dynamic journey that perfectly blends acoustic 
romanticism with electric jazz lineage.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe seamless src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1189118104/size=large/bgcol=333333/linkcol=0f91ff/artwork=small/transparent=true/"><a href="https://on-ly.bandcamp.com/album/burn">BURN by On-Ly</a></iframe>
        
        
            
          
        
        
      
    
  
  
    



  



  





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